2008 HONDA CIVIC COUPE automatic transmission

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Disposal of Used Oil . 238
Doors
.
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 81
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Locking and Unlocking . 79
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Power Door Locks . 80
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 299
Downshif ting, Manual
.............................
Transmission . 205
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving . 201
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Economy . 192
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 253
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Economy, Fuel . 192
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Emergencies . 269
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Battery, Jump Starting . 277
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Brake System Indicator . 283
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Changing a Flat Tire . 271
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Charging System Indicator . 281
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Checking the Fuses . 284
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 74
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Jump Starting . 277
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 281
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 282 ..................
Overheated Engine . 279
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Towing . 290
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Emergency Brake . 105
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Emergency Flashers . 74
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Emergency Towing . 290
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 91
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Emissions Controls . 305
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Emissions Testing . 308Engine
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Adding Engine Coolant . 238
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 68
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If It Won’t Start . 275
Malf unction Indicator
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Lamp . 57, 282
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Oil Lif e Indicator . 225
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 57, 281
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Oil, Synthetic . 235
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 234
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Overheating . 279
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Specif ications . 296
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Speed Limiter . 207, 210
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Starting . 204
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Ethanol in Gasoline . 187
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Evaporative Emissions Controls . 305
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Exhaust Fumes . 50 Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat
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Belts by . 16
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Fan Control . 115
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Features . 113
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 187
Filters
.........................
Dust and Pollen . 253
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Oil . 236
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Flashers, Hazard Warning . 74
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 271
Fluids
..........
Automatic Transmission . 242
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Brake . 244
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Clutch . 245
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Manual Transmission . 243
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Power Steering . 245
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Windshield Washer . 241
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception . 172
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Folding Rear Seat . 98
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Four-way Flashers . 74
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Front Airbags . 9, 23
Front Seat
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Adjusting . 92
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Airbags . 9, 23
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Fuel . 186
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 68
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Economy . 192
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Fill Door and Cap . 187
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Gauge . 68
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Low Fuel Indicator . 64
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Octane Requirement . 186
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Oxygenated . 187
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Tank, Ref ueling . 187
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Fuse Locations . 288
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Fuses, Checking the . 284
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 192
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Gasoline . 186
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Gauge . 68
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Low Fuel Indicator . 64
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Octane Requirement . 186
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Tank, Ref ueling . 187
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Gas Station Procedures . 187 Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 68
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Fuel . 68
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 208
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Manual Transmission . 206
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Glove Box . 107
Gross Axle Weight Rating
.....................................
(GAWR) . 199
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .....................................
(GVWR) . 199
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 246
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 74
Headlights
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Aiming . 246
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Daytime Running Lights . 73
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High Beam Indicator . 63
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Reminder Beeper . 72
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 246
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Turning on . 72
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Head Restraints . 95
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Heated Mirrors . 105
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Heating and Cooling . 114 .............
High Altitude, Starting at . 204
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High Beam Lever . 72
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High-mount Brake Light . 251
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Hood, Opening and Closing the . 188
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Horn .4,70
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Hydraulic Clutch . 244
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 294
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If the Engine Overheats . 279
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If the Engine Wont Start . 275
Ignition
..............................................
Keys . 76
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Switch . 78
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Timing Control System . 306
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Immobilizer System . 77
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
Indicators
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) . 59
Brake (Parking and Brake
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System) . 58
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Charging System . 57, 281
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Cruise Control . 62
DRL (Daytime Running
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Lights) . 63
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of the . 269 ..
Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 299
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Unleaded Gasoline . 186
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 238
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Using a Booster Seat . 47
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Time, Setting the . 180
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Tire Chains . 263
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Tire, How to Change a Flat . 271
Tire Pressure Monitoring
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System (TPMS) . 218
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Tires . 255
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Air Pressure . 255, 257
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Chains . 263
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Checking Wear . 258
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Compact Spare . 270
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 299
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Inf lation . 255
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Inspection . 258
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Labeling . 301
Low Tire Pressure
...........................
Indicator . 61, 218
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Maintenance . 259
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Replacing . 261
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Rotating . 260
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Service Lif e . 258
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Snow . 263
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Specif ications . 298
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Summer Tires . 257, 262
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TPMS . 218
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Wear . 260
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Wheels . 264 ...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 271
Towing
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A Trailer . 221
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Emergency Wrecker . 290
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic . 242
Checking Fluid Level,
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Manual . 243
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Fluid Selection . 242, 243
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Identif ication Number . 295
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Shif ting the Automatic . 208
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Shif ting the Manual . 205
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Treadwear . 299
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Treadwear Indicators . 258
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Trip Meter . 66
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Trunk . 90
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Emergency Opener . 91
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Opening . 90
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Open Indicator . 63
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Turn Signals . 72 ................................
Vanity Mirror . 109
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Vehicle Capacity Load . 198
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Vehicle Dimensions . 296
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Vehicle Identif ication Number . 294
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Vehicle Storage . 267
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Ventilation . 116
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VIN . 294
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Viscosity, Oil . 235
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
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Warning Button, Hazard . 74
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Warning Labels, Location of . 51
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Warranty Coverages . 313
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Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline: Automatic Transmission Fluid:
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Recommended Engine Oil:Manual Transmission Fluid:
Power Steering Fluid:Brake Fluid:
Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Si: Si: DX, Canadian DX-G Si
DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, EX, EX-L: LX, EX, EX-L
DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, EX, EX-L:
DX, Canadian DX-G, LX, EX, EX-L: Si:
All models except Si and
Canadian DX-G (M/T):
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) (see page
).
Unleaded gasoline, pump octane
number of 87 or higher.
Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher.
13.2 US gal (50
)
API Premium grade 5W-20
detergent oil (see page ).
Oil change capacity (including
filter): 3.9 US qt (3.7
)
Oil change capacity (including
filter):
API Premium grade 5W-30
detergent oil (see page ).
4.6 US qt (4.4
) Honda Manual Transmission
Fluid preferred, or an SAE 10W-30
or 10W-40 motor oil as a
temporary replacement (see page
).
Capacity (including differential): Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
Front/Rear:
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
Front/Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
Front/Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
Spare Tire: 60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
1.5 US qt (1.4
)
1.6 US qt (1.5
)
Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
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